The EPA loans Board of Water Supply $109M for Oahu desalination plant, marking a significant step towards addressing water scarcity with a long-awaited seawater desalination project. Meanwhile, brown water and bacteria advisories have been issued for Oahu’s North Shore following heavy rains, raising health concerns for residents. In public safety news, the Honolulu Police Department plans to reassign 100 officers back to patrol starting November 1 to tackle staffing shortages. The community also mourns and looks forward to recovery as the Leeward Drive-Inn fire cause is revealed to be accidental, with efforts underway to rebuild the beloved restaurant. On a celebratory note, the Aloha Tower observation deck reopened for its centennial celebration, inviting locals and visitors to enjoy the historic landmark once again. Lastly, administrative updates include the rollout of a new design for temporary Hawaii driver’s licenses and state IDs, transitioning to a paper document format for easier issuance.